As one of the most influential and enduring rock bands in history, AC/DC has certainly garnered a lot of admiration from fellow musicians and celebrities alike. Here are a few quotes from some well-known figures in the entertainment industry about AC/DC
Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters) – “Every band should study AC/DC beyond just the music for a lesson in how to stay true to yourself and make the same record for 35 years and it’s f*****g amazing every time.”
Steven Tyler (Aerosmith) – In an interview with ’60 Minutes’, Steven Tyler once said, “AC/DC is my favorite band.”
Eddie Van Halen – Late legendary guitarist Eddie Van Halen mentioned in an interview with Billboard, “I have always loved AC/DC with both singers. I like Brian Johnson personally. He’s a wonderful guy and I respect anyone that has to step into shoes like that, and he did it.”
Keith Richards (Rolling Stones) – “I love AC/DC. That’s the way to do it. It’s a clear channel of music, there’s nothing in the way.”
Slash (Guns N’ Roses) – In an interview with LA Times, Slash said, “AC/DC changed my life. They are a band that has been able to stay true to their hard rock sound without any compromises.”
Ozzy Osbourne – The Prince of Darkness himself has been quoted saying, “I have a lot of respect for AC/DC. They are the only band I know that have stuck to their guns throughout their entire career.”
Billy Joel – “AC/DC. Now there’s a band. Simplicity, simplicity, simplicity!”
Brian May (Queen) – “I love AC/DC. They just do what they do, and it’s always great.”
Gene Simmons (KISS) – “AC/DC are arguably the greatest rock band in the world.”
Lemmy (Motorhead) – “If there’s a Rock and Roll Heaven, then they have to have a hell of a band. AC/DC will be the resident band.”
James Hetfield (Metallica) – “AC/DC are a big influence for us, they are a hard-working rock band, and we were a hard-working metal band still aspiring to that.”
Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers) – “I just love AC/DC. I’ve loved them since I was a kid. They make the kind of music that moves you.”
Robert Plant (Led Zeppelin) – “There’s something about the time signatures of AC/DC, where nothing happens on the 2 and the 4. It’s the anticipation of the chord coming, which is always very exciting.”
Lars Ulrich (Metallica) – “AC/DC is everything a rock band should be. They stick to their guns.”
Jack Black (Tenacious D) – “There’s an AC/DC song for every emotion. Feeling sad? There’s an AC/DC song for that. Pumped up? There’s definitely an AC/DC song for that.”
Tom Morello (Rage Against The Machine, Audioslave) – “AC/DC is a hard rock blues band. They’re a terrific band. You hear one note, and you know it’s Angus.”
Bruce Springsteen – “Every time I see AC/DC, it’s three chords, the truth, and they bash the hell out of it. You can learn a lot from that.”
Steven Adler (Guns N’ Roses) – “Bon Scott is the best rock vocalist of all time. To sing like that guy is impossible.”
Tony Iommi (Black Sabbath) – “AC/DC are probably the finest rock band. They’ve stuck to their guns through thick and thin.”
Mick Jagger (Rolling Stones) – “I admire the careers of longevity, like AC/DC and ZZ Top.”
Rick Rubin (Record Producer) – “AC/DC equals rock and roll. They are the purest band in the world.”
Joe Perry (Aerosmith) – “AC/DC are one of the best bands in rock history.”
Dave Mustaine (Megadeth) – “AC/DC are and always will be a hard rock band. They’ve always stuck to their guns and did and said what they wanted.”
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